Manager, Finance FP&A

Universal Technical Institute; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance FP&A Manager to lead financial planning and analysis initiatives. This role involves developing forecasts, budgets, and strategic plans while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Excel skills and a strong analytical mindset, with a focus on improving financial performance. Join a mission-driven organization that values its employees and aims to make a positive impact in the lives of students and staff. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a legacy of excellence in education and training.

Benefits

FREE UTI or Concorde Tuition for you and your family

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401K

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Remote work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance with strong analytical and modeling skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or business is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning and analysis for initiatives and develop forecasts.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize financial statements for new programs.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial modeling

Attention to detail

Confidentiality management

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field

Master's degree in business, finance or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

Hyperion

OneStream

BI tools (Tableau, Qlik Sense)

Job description

Overview

The Manager, Finance FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) is responsible to oversee and manage the financial planning and analysis function of assigned initiatives. They work closely with assigned stakeholders to develop and analyze financial forecasts, budgets, P & L and strategic plans. This manager also provides financial insights and recommendations to support business decision-making and drive financial performance and may lead a team of analysts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.

What We Offer:

• $110,000 - $120,000 per/year depending on experience
• FREE UTI or Concorde Tuition for you AND your Immediate Family
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Ins/STD & LTD Ins
• 401K, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Remote work environment

Responsibilities

1. Assist with the development and management of the UTI Division five-year financial plan, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and strategic initiatives.
2. Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to assess long-term financial sustainability.
3. Develop new campus and new program pro-forma financial statements, ensuring profitability and cost efficiency.
4. Collaborate with leadership to evaluate financial implications of new initiatives.
5. Partner with operations, admissions, marketing, and facilities teams to optimize the pro-forma financial statements for new initiatives.
6. Conduct post-launch financial assessments for new programs and new campus initiatives.
7. Compare actual performance against projections, identifying key variances and insights.
8. Provide recommendations for improving future financial planning and investment decisions.
9. Prepare and load into OneStream annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for new campus operations, aligning with budget goals.
10. Provide regular financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance insights to senior management.
11. Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and improve operational performance across campuses.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or related field (required)
2. Minimum five (5) years of experience in Finance (required)
3. Master's degree in business, finance or other related field (preferred)
4. Knowledge base and experience should include PeopleSoft, Hyperion, OneStream and or BI tools (Tableau, Qlik Sense) (preferred)

Skills

1. Advanced Excel skills, to include document formatting, organization, collaboration and review, data management, formulas, functions and pivot tables/charts, and presentation development, inclusive of multimedia, links and embedded collateral (required)
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
3. Strong financial modeling, forecasting and operational data analysis
4. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
5. Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
7. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
8. Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
9. Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

About Us:

It’s all about the reputation. 55+ years of experience, trusted by 35+ industry leading brands, 16 campuses, 5 technical schools. But it’s not all about the numbers. Here at Universal Technical Institute and its family of schools, we care about YOU. We care about making a change in the lives of our employees and our students. We’re on a mission to expand our reach and increase our impact, one life at a time and that starts with yours...Come and be a part of our legacy!